One of the most notorious J-horror films ever made, Takashi Miike’s Audition exploded onto the festival circuit at the turn of the century to a chorus of awards and praise. The film would catapult Miike to the international scene and pave the way for such other genre delights as Ichii the Killer and The Happiness of the Katakuris.
Recent widower Shigharu Aoyama is advised by his son to find a new wife, agreeing Shigeharu seeks the advice of a colleague having been out of the dating scene for many years. Taking advantage of their position as a film company they stage an audition. Interviewing a series of women, Shigeharu becomes enchanted by Asami, a quiet, 24-year-old woman, who is immediately responsive to his charms. But soon things take a very dark and twisted turn as we find that Asami isn’t what she seems to be…
Pulling the audience into a story that will lead to one of the most harrowing climaxes in cinema history, Miike twists and turns us through delirious editing and shocking visuals for one of the most depraved nightmares of all time!
Rated: Suitable for 18 years and over
Language: Japanese
Director: Takashi Miike
Media Format: Limited Edition, PAL
Run time: 1 hour and 55 minutes
Release date: 29 Feb. 2016
Actors: Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Ren Osugi, Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina
Subtitles: English
Studio: Arrow Video
ASIN: B017NPEDKC
Number of discs: 2
LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS:
Limited Edition Steelbook
Brand new 2K restoration of original vault elements
Original 5.1 audio (DTS-HD Master Audio on the Blu-ray)
Optional English subtitles
Audio commentary with director Takashi Miike and screenwriter Daisuke Tengan
Brand new commentary by Miike biographer Tom Mes examining the film and its source novel
Introduction by Miike
Ties that Bind – A brand new interview with Takashi Miike
Interviews with stars Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Renji Ishibashi and Ren Osugi
Trailers
Gallery including behind-the-scenes images
Booklet featuring new writing on the film
